Meike 50 mm f/0.95 § 03 Head to head
Meike 50 mm f/0.95 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Meike 50mm f/0.95 has a wider field of view. Nikon 58mm f/0.95 has a longer reach.
The Meike 50 mm f/0.95 is a 50mm f/0.95 prime, and the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct is a 58mm f/0.95 prime. On paper the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 50 mm f/0.95 
Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 better than the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct?
- Wider field of view (50mm vs 58mm)
- 1580 g lighter (420 g vs 2000 g)
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.45 m vs 0.5 m)
- More aperture blades (13 vs 11)
- Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 82 mm)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2019)
Why is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct better than the Meike 50 mm f/0.95?
- Longer reach (58mm vs 50mm)
- Has a physical aperture ring
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 1580 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 50 mm f/0.95 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 58mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/0.95 | f/0.95 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 420 g ◆ | 2,000 g (4.41 lbs) |
| Dimensions | — | 102 mm (diameter) x 153 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.45 m ◆ | 0.5 m (1.64 ft) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.19x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Dust and drip resistant |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 13 ◆ | 11 (rounded) |
| Optical construction | 7 elements / 5 groups | 17 elements in 10 groups (including 4 ED and 3 aspherical elements) |
| Filter size | 62 mm ◆ | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Nikon Z |
| Released | 2022 | 2019 |
| Price | $249 list price | — |
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Sample frames
Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 or the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct?
- The Meike 50 mm f/0.95 weighs 420 g, 1580 g less than the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct (2000 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 or the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct?
- The Meike 50 mm f/0.95 focuses down to 0.45 m, against 0.5 m for the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct.
- Do the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 and the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 or the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 1580 g lighter to carry.
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